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How to get fromCheltenham to Cockermouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    6h 1m
    £87–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    10h 5m
    £49–119

  3. Drive  232.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Cockermouthcar car 232.6 mi
    4h 3m
    £58–83

  4. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    6h 31m
    £106–162

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere
    7h 45m
    £103–155

Cheltenham to Cockermouth by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a bus from Promenade to Cockermouth via Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Main Street via Manchester Piccadilly, Windermere, Bus Rail Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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